Fact Check: London Mayor Sadiq Khan Hasn’t ‘Tampered With Design’ Of Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree
3 months, 1 week ago

Fact Check: London Mayor Sadiq Khan Hasn’t ‘Tampered With Design’ Of Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree

ABP News  

The Verdict: False The decoration of the tree is a hallmark of the gift and has remained unchanged for decades; the mayor does not select or alter the decorations. Mayor of London Sadiq Khan unveiled and lit up the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Context Since 1947, the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree has been a gift from the people of Norway, expressing gratitude for Britain’s support during World War II. On Saturday, Mayor Khan posted on Facebook: “London’s iconic Trafalgar Square Christmas tree is now lighting up the heart of London. The verdict The Trafalgar Square Christmas tree’s design is rooted in tradition and has not changed since 1947.

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Fathers4Justice protester dressed as Santa Claus scales Trafalgar Square Christmas tree as he makes demand of Keir Starmer
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Fathers4Justice protester dressed as Santa Claus scales Trafalgar Square Christmas tree as he makes demand of Keir Starmer

Daily Mail  

A protester dressed as Santa Claus has been spotted climbing up the Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square. The protester, wearing Santa's red and white costume with a hat on, could be seen scaling the huge Christmas tree and brandishing a poster with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's face on the front. A man dressed as Santa Claus has been pictured …

Serious Christmas tree envy hits London as Trafalgar Square's spruce is branded a 'wonky corn on the cob' compared to New York's Rockefeller giant (but at least it's not as bad as one European city's
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Serious Christmas tree envy hits London as Trafalgar Square's spruce is branded a 'wonky corn on the cob' compared to New York's Rockefeller giant (but at least it's not as bad as one European city's

Daily Mail  

London's Trafalgar Square Christmas tree has been branded 'scrawny' and 'half-dead' compared to their Rockefeller rival in New York. London's famous Trafalgar Square Christmas tree has been branded 'scrawny' The Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center was lit on December 4, an annual holiday tradition in New York City Locals described the tree as 'rather unwell looking' and 'so sad' as …

Trafalgar Square's Christmas tree is mocked AGAIN for its 'dead branches' as annual gift arrives from Norway
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Trafalgar Square's Christmas tree is mocked AGAIN for its 'dead branches' as annual gift arrives from Norway

Daily Mail  

Trafalgar Square's Christmas tree has been mocked again as angry Londoners hit out at the spruce's 'dead branches'. Locals described the tree - an annual gift from Norway - as 'rather unwell looking' and 'so sad' as they claimed they could see dead wood in photographs posted online. Locals described the tree as 'rather unwell looking' and 'so sad' as …

Diwali Lights Up London's Trafalgar Square with Vibrant Celebrations
5 months ago

Diwali Lights Up London's Trafalgar Square with Vibrant Celebrations

India Today  

Thousands gathered in central London on Sunday for a vibrant Diwali celebration, showcasing a dazzling array of culture, unity, hope, and colour. The event came alive with hundreds of dancers in vibrant, multicoloured saris, enchanting the crowd with spirited performances. The event also offered music, comedy shows, yoga sessions, and interactive sari and turban-tying workshops.

Norway will not send new Trafalgar Square Christmas tree funds after criticism
3 years, 3 months ago

Norway will not send new Trafalgar Square Christmas tree funds after criticism

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Come on, own up.” Norway sends the UK a Christmas tree for Trafalgar Square …

‘It resembles a half-plucked chicken’: Britons left disappointed by ‘sad’ Trafalgar Square Christmas tree
3 years, 3 months ago

‘It resembles a half-plucked chicken’: Britons left disappointed by ‘sad’ Trafalgar Square Christmas tree

The Independent  

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Secret WWII mission that put the first Norwegian Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square
3 years, 8 months ago

Secret WWII mission that put the first Norwegian Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square

Daily Mail  

A World War Two hero led a secret mission to a Norwegian island which saw him return with Christmas Trees given as gifts to the British Government - sparking an annual tradition which continues to this day. Later in World War Two, Lieutenant Buller destroyed four enemy vessels off the Dutch coast in one outing, earning a Distinguished Service Cross …

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